There shall be in the City of Hudson, as appointed by the Mayor, an officer known as the "City of Hudson Harbor Master."
[Added 11-30-2011 by L.L. No. 8-2011]
The Mayor may appoint a Harbor Master for the City of Hudson who shall hold office during the pleasure of the Mayor.
The appointment of the Harbor Master of the City of Hudson shall be evidenced by a certificate in writing signed by the Mayor and filed forthwith in the office of the City Clerk.
The Harbor Master shall collect fees in accordance with a fee schedule established by the Common Council, from vessels docking at any City-owned dock or marina space. The Harbor Master shall keep records of vessels docking at any City-owned dock or marina space and shall transmit all fees collected to the City Treasurer's office not more than 30 days after receipt. The Harbor Master shall, as necessary, direct vessel traffic within the jurisdictional limitations of the City in a manner which protects the public's health, safety and welfare.
It shall be the duty of the Harbor Master to meet with the Mayor of the City of Hudson at least once annually to report on the condition of any City-owned dock or marina space and provide an accounting of the fees collected for the reporting year.